29

Apr

2013

Vodafone adds M2M controls to electric cars in India

Author: The Fonecast

Vodafone has announced that Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Reva is incorporating machine-to-machine technology into its recently-launched e2o electric car.

Customers can use a smartphone app to check their car’s battery charge, control the air conditioning and lock or unlock doors. The car will also send its owner an alert if the parking brake is left off or a door is unlocked.

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29

Apr

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 29th April 2013

Money, messaging, microphones and M2M

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

This week there was only one set of financial results that attracted the mainstream tech media. Apple reported the first drop in quarterly profit for several years as figures fell by 18% to around £6.1 billion. On the positive side, it made around £6.1 billion profit. It also announced dates for its developer conference in June and promised a new version of iOS.

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29

Apr

2013

Ofcom plans UK 'white space' trial for wireless M2M devices

Author: The Fonecast

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is asking companies to take part in a trial of ‘white space’ wireless technology.

White space technology takes advantage of unused gaps in frequency bands, enabling wireless internet services and machine-to-machine connections to operate without interference.

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26

Apr

2013

Visiting the GSMA Connected City at Mobile World Congress 2013

Podcast - 26th April 2013

Author: The Fonecast

In this special feature we're looking around the GSMA Connected City at Mobile World Congress 2013.

Mark Bridge and Grant Notman discuss machine-to-machine communications and the Internet of Things, meeting people who've worked with 4G-enabled cars, port logistics, connected houses, m-health and the GSMA's own app development programme.

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1

Mar

2013

We report from Mobile World Congress 2013

Podcast - 1st March 2013

Author: The Fonecast

Today's podcast was recorded at Mobile World Congress 2013, where Mark Bridge has been reporting on the latest news from handset manufacturers.

He also drops into the Global Mobile Awards - and finds out who won the inaugural Dead Technology Award at the unofficial festival fringe.

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